Daily Racing Form expert Mary Rampellini provides her handicapping picks for the Oaklawn Park racing card on Thursday, February 19, highlighting her best bet in Race 9 with Bourbon Society, who is noted for speed and consistency. She projects Bourbon Society to finish first, followed by City of Angels and Scottish Storm, with the latter potentially peaking in his third start of the form cycle. Rampellini also offers top-three selections and insights for the other eight races, emphasizing factors like tactical advantages, recent performances, and equipment changes.
Among other notable picks, Kava is favored in the opener for her experience and potential peak effort, while Swiss Guard in Race 5 benefits from a better post position and proven class. Horses like Army’s Marauder and Run Jalen Run are highlighted for promising recent form and advantageous conditions. Rampellini’s analysis combines past performances, race conditions, and strategic moves to provide bettors with informed selections across the card.
